Domineering vs The Da Vinci Cryptex 2
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Domineering
A two-player abstract strategy board game where players take turns placing dominoes vertically or horizontally. The objective is to be the last player able to make a valid move on various board sizes. It features AI opponents and iMessage integration.
- Two-player gameplay
- Variable board sizes
- iMessage Extension
- Dark mode support
- Built-in AI opponent
- Multi-language support
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Domineering (also known as Stop-Gate or Crosscram) is a simple board game for two players. One player must place the domino in a vertical orientation, while the other place them horizontally. The first player who is unable to place a domino has lost. • Different game board sizes • iMessage Extension • Darkmode support • Built-in artificial intelligence • No in-app purchases • Multiple languages are supported
The Da Vinci Cryptex 2
Solve 50 unique riddles and logical enigmas to escape a series of rooms. This brain-teasing sequel offers immersive graphics and captivating music as you unlock new levels. Test your IQ and see how many puzzles you can crack.
- 50 unique handcrafted puzzles
- Logical enigmas
- Immersive 3D graphics
- Captivating background music
- Hint system available
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Test your IQ and gain your freedom by solving 50 new exciting riddles in this sequel of the enigmatic Da Vinci's Room! Trapped in a room once again, crack logical enigmas written in a book to escape the room Find the answers, unlock the Cryptex, and see what awaits you in the next level! "The Da Vinci Cryptex 2" is a brainteasing free game consisting of 50 unique new handwritten riddles. The more you go on, the harder to solve the puzzles So, how many enigmas can you actually crack? Warning: this IQ game may be addictive! Features: - 50 unique handcrafted puzzles - Hints available (with the bulb button) - Immersive graphics - Captivating background music - Play 20 levels for free, unlock the full game with a single and cheap in-app purchase If you love puzzles, word games, brain thinking, mind games, logic riddles, and enigmas, you'll have so much fun with "The Da Vinci Cryptex 2" _________________________________ XSGames is an independent solo startup from Italy. Find out more at xsgames.co Follow @xsgames_ on both X and Instagram
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Domineering at 4.8 against The Da Vinci Cryptex 2's 3.9. Domineering also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). The Da Vinci Cryptex 2's advantage is ratings volume (18 vs 5). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. The Da Vinci Cryptex 2 sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Domineering asks for nothing beyond the download.
Domineering holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 18 respectively.
Domineering ships an update every 3 months, The Da Vinci Cryptex 2 every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Domineering | The Da Vinci Cryptex 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (5 ratings) — better | 3.9 (18 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 46.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 18 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 148 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mika Kruschel | XSGames |
Customer experience
Domineering
The Da Vinci Cryptex 2
In-app purchases
Domineering
No in-app purchases
The Da Vinci Cryptex 2
- Full Game$1.99
- Full Game + Coffee$3.99
- Full Game + Love$7.99
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